89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SF 2135: Providing that a licensed veterinarian is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability in investigations or proceedings involving the mistreatment of animals
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on May 24, 2022. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. This bill amends provisions in Code chapter 169, the “Iowa Veterinary Practice Act”, by providing that a licensed veterinarian is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability for actions taken while assisting in the investigation or prosecution of another person for conduct that, if true, would constitute an offense punishable as a misdemeanor or felony under several Code chapters. Code chapter 717B prohibits various forms of animal mistreatment, including abuse, neglect, torture, and injuring or interfering with a police service dog; Code chapter 717C prohibits bestiality; and Code chapter 717D prohibits animal contest events.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named February 1, 2022
- Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Kevin Kinney (D)
- Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 6 for, 1 against
For: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association; Iowa Pet Alliance; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association; Stray Dog Policy, Inc.; The Humane Society of the United States
Against: Cedar Rapids Kennel Association
In plain words
- January 27, 2022Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
- February 1, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Kinney and Rowley
- February 2, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/SF2135